Hyundai Veracruz (Hyundai) – Oil Leakage (2020)
Oil leak can cause charging system failure, potentially resulting in engine stall.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2007
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets issues. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026